Teo Wan Lin

Teo Wan Lin
Born (1984-03-21) 21 March 1984 (age 40)
Singapore
NationalitySingaporean
EducationNational University of Singapore
OccupationDermatologist
Medical career
FieldDermatology
ResearchSkin care

Teo Wan Lin (Zhang Wanlin; Chinese: 张婉琳; born 21 March 1984)[1] is a Singaporean dermatologist, medical director at TWL Specialist Skin & Laser Centre[2] and the founder of Dr.TWL Dermaceuticals, a cosmeceutical skincare line.[3] She is also the host of a podcast Dermatologist Talks - Science of Beauty on Spotify.[4] She is known in the media for her work in botany relating to cosmeceuticals.[5]

Early life and education

Teo Wan Lin obtained her Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery Degree from the National University of Singapore. Afterwards, she became a medical specialist dermatologist, certified by the Specialist Accreditation Board in Singapore. She is a Fellow of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore (College of Physicians, Chapter of Dermatologists) and a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons in the United Kingdom.[6]

She was a former national team épée fencer and she represented Singapore in multiple international and regional competitions, including the Fencing World Cup[7] and the 2007 Summer Universiade held in Bangkok.[8] She was formerly a model, represented by international modelling agency, AVE Management. She has been featured in several beauty editorials/advertorials including Her World, CITA BELLA, Shape, Cleo, URBAN, Style Weddings, as well as in print/commercial advertisements for Maybelline, Kosé, Fresh Kon, Tiger Beer, CapitaLand Malls, Citibank, Singtel, amongst others.[9] She was also featured in a regional campaign for Sony Ericsson in Hong Kong in 2006.[9]

Career

In 2019, Teo developed a custom lipstick laboratory which features an edible lipstick formula.[10] Her concept of personalised cosmetics in a tolerable base, suitable for eczema, rosacea and sensitive skin individuals, was featured in Cosmetics Design Asia.[11][12]

In 2020, she invented a fabric mask to treat acne with biofunctional textiles under Dr.TWL Biomaterials, which was featured in The Straits Times A-Z inventions of Coronavirus disease 2019.[13] Her concept was published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology in her research letter - Diagnostic and management considerations for "maskne" in the era of COVID-19, on October 1, 2020.[14] In the same year, she founded Dr.TWL Pharmacy, a skincare e-pharmacy concept integrated with teledermatology.[15][16]

Campaigns

Teo was featured in Dior's Digital Skincare Talk as a skincare expert, hosted by Gisele Bündchen and Phillip Picardi in October 2020.[17][18][19] She has collaborated with skincare brands Clinique and Mentholatum to create scientific educational content.[20]

In 2019, Teo was featured in the "#InCharge" campaign for Diane von Fürstenberg, in collaboration with Muse Magazine Singapore.[21] She collaborated with Gillette Venus Sensitive Razor Campaign for their launch video as a sensitive skin expert.[22]

References

  1. ^ "Profile - TEO WAN LIN". International Fencing Federation.
  2. ^ "Accredited Dermatologist - Profile". www.twlskin.com. 2017-06-07. Retrieved 2021-02-18.
  3. ^ "EIC Kenneth Goh On The 5 Singaporean Beauty Brands To Know". Harper's Bazaar Singapore. 2020-08-17. Retrieved 2021-02-15.
  4. ^ Teaser: Dermatologist Talks: Science of Beauty. 2020-10-01.
  5. ^ "I Am Her: Teo Wan Lin On Taking Charge Of Your Own Beauty". www.clozette.co. Retrieved 2021-02-08.
  6. ^ Lin, Dr Teo Wan (2020-06-28). Haircare Bible: Dermatologist's Tips for Haircare and Hair Loss. TWL Medical Pte Ltd. ISBN 978-981-14-6783-7.
  7. ^ "Challenge Australia 2002 results". www.ausfencing.org. Retrieved 2021-02-15.
  8. ^ "Women's Individual Epée" (PDF). 2007-08-12. Retrieved 2021-02-16.
  9. ^ a b "The Story of Beauty - Science of Beauty By Dermatologist Dr. Teo Wan Lin". Science of Beauty - A Scientific Education Network by Dr. Teo Wan Lin. Retrieved 2021-02-15.
  10. ^ "This is the lipstick that is 100% safe to eat". Her World. 2019-10-10. Retrieved 2021-02-15.
  11. ^ "3 Singapore beauty brands that are taking personalisation very seriously". Her World Singapore. 2019-12-17. Retrieved 2021-02-18.
  12. ^ cosmeticsdesign-asia.com. "True to colour: Dermatologist sees stronger scientific relevance for personalised make-up rather than skin care". cosmeticsdesign-asia.com. Retrieved 2021-02-18.
  13. ^ "A-Z inventions of Covid-19". The Straits Times. Retrieved 2021-02-18.
  14. ^ Teo, Wan-Lin (2021-02-01). "Diagnostic and management considerations for "maskne" in the era of COVID-19". Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 84 (2): 520–521. doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2020.09.063. ISSN 0190-9622. PMC 7528820. PMID 33011321.
  15. ^ "We Tried Teledermatology, And There's Hope For Those With Skin Issues During The Circuit Breaker". 8 Days. Retrieved 2021-02-18.
  16. ^ "True to colour: Dermatologist sees stronger scientific relevance for personalised make-up rather than skin care". cosmeticsdesign-asia.com. Retrieved 2021-02-08.
  17. ^ "Dior Skincare Talk: Gisele Bündchen spricht mit Haut-Experten". www.harpersbazaar.de (in German). 2020-10-26. Retrieved 2021-02-15.
  18. ^ "That Time Gisele Bundchen Tried Face Yoga". read-a.com. Retrieved 2021-02-15.
  19. ^ "Gisele Bündchen Shares Her Beauty & Wellness Tips For Youthful, Glowing Skin". The Singapore Women's Weekly. Retrieved 2021-02-15.
  20. ^ "#HerWorldWithYou: Why having healthy skin is so important now". Her World Singapore. Retrieved 2021-02-21.
  21. ^ MU/SE x Diane von Furstenberg Specijal - Dr Teo Wan Lin. Muse Magazine. 2020-01-30 [2020].
  22. ^ "Heed These Shaving Tips From An Expert". www.clozette.co. Retrieved 2021-02-15.